Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48PL-4G-E 48-Port Partial PoE+ Switch, 4x1G Uplinks, Network Essentials
The Cisco C9200L-48PL-4G-E is a 48-port partial PoE+ Layer 3 managed switch with 4x1G uplinks. It supports StackWise-80 stacking and 370W of PoE, with Network Essentials.
Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series extends Cisco's Catalyst 9000 intent-based networking to entry campus and branch access, built on the UADP 2.0 Mini ASIC so the hardware carries investment protection as the network grows. The C9200L is the fixed-uplink member of the series, with built-in uplinks rather than the field-replaceable modules of the modular C9200, and Cisco's 2960-X migration guidance positions the 9200L as the successor to the end-of-sale Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR access switches. The C9200L-48PL-4G-E is the 48-port partial PoE+ configuration at the Network Essentials tier, carrying a smaller PoE budget than the full-PoE C9200L-48P-4G for sites that do not need every port powered at once. Network Essentials covers Layer 2 switching with routed access for a single-tier campus design. Dual fixed fans give it fan redundancy, and an optional second power supply adds power redundancy for always-on wiring closets.
Technical Details
The Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48PL-4G-E is a Layer 3 managed 1U rackmount access switch with 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and four fixed 1G SFP uplinks, running Cisco IOS XE with the perpetual Network Essentials license. Switching capacity is 104 Gbps and forwarding rate is 77.38 Mpps. All 48 access ports are PoE+ capable at up to 30 W, but this is a partial-PoE model with a 370 W PoE budget, so only a portion of the ports can draw full power at once; a second power supply raises the budget to 740 W. It supports Cisco StackWise-80 stacking of up to eight members at 80 Gbps. It powers wireless access points, IP phones, and IP cameras in campus and branch wiring closets.
Enterprise Network
Corporate Campus
Best For
The C9200L-48PL-4G-E suits high-density campus and branch wiring closets that power a subset of wireless access points, IP phones, and IP cameras while serving mostly non-powered desktops and printers. Its partial PoE budget is what limits how many ports draw full power at once, so size the budget against the real powered-device load. The Network Essentials license fits sites whose routing stays within static routes, RIP, or a small OSPF footprint.
Not suitable if:
- you need every one of the 48 ports powered at full 30 W at the same time, since this is a partial-PoE model with a 370 W budget; the full-PoE C9200L-48P-4G reaches 1440 W
- you need 10G uplinks, since this model has fixed 1G SFP uplinks
- you need multigigabit (mGig) access ports
- you need advanced campus routing or SGT-based segmentation, since those require the Network Advantage tier
C9200L-48PL-4G-E Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | Network Essentials |
| License Detail / MTBF | Network Essentials; MTBF 347,760 hours |
| Ports & Uplinks | |
| PoE Budget | 370 W (740 W with secondary PSU) |
| Port Speed | Gigabit |
| Uplink Configuration | 4x 1G SFP (fixed) |
| Performance & Scale | |
| Stacking | StackWise-80 |
| Switching Capacity | 104 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 77.38 Mpps |
| MAC Table | 16,000 entries |
| Stacking Bandwidth | 80 Gbps |
| Max Stack Members | 8 |
| IPv4 Routes | 11,000 (8,000 direct, 3,000 indirect) |
| Hardware & Memory | |
| DRAM | 2 GB |
| ASIC | UADP 2.0 Mini |
| Flash | 4 GB |
| Power & Thermal | |
| Power Input / PSU | PWR-C5-600WAC (600 W AC, 100-240 V) |
| Redundant PSU | Yes (optional secondary, 1+1) |
| Cooling | Dual fixed fans (redundant) |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.73 x 17.5 x 11.3 in (4.4 x 44.5 x 28.8 cm) |
| Weight | 10.58 lbs (4.80 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 23 to 113 °F (-5 to 45 °C), up to 5000 ft (1500 m) |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
| Software | |
| Routing Protocols | Static routing, RIP, OSPF (up to 1000 routes), EIGRP Stub, PBR, VRRP, PIM Stub |
Part Number Decode
- C9200L — C9200L is the platform prefix, identifying the Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series with fixed uplinks.
- 48 — 48 is the port count, indicating 48 access ports.
- PL — PL is the port-type marker, indicating partial PoE+ Gigabit ports, where all ports are PoE+ capable but the power budget serves only a portion at full power.
- 4G — 4G is the uplink code, indicating four fixed 1G SFP uplinks.
- E — E is the license suffix for the perpetual Network Essentials tier.
FAQ
How much PoE power does the Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48PL-4G-E provide?
All 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports on the Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48PL-4G-E are PoE+ capable at up to 30 W, but it is a partial-PoE model. A single power supply provides a 370 W PoE budget, and a second raises it to 740 W. Because 48 ports at 30 W would need 1440 W, the budget, not the port count, limits how many ports draw full power at once. On DC power the PWR-C5-715WDC supply provides 485 W, rising to 970 W with a second. For full 30 W on every port, choose the full-PoE C9200L-48P-4G, which reaches 1440 W.
What transceivers do the uplinks on the C9200L-48PL-4G-E use?
The C9200L-48PL-4G-E has four fixed 1G SFP uplink ports. These are 1-Gigabit SFP slots and do not support 10G SFP+ optics. Specific transceiver compatibility should be verified against the manufacturer's transceiver compatibility matrix at tmgmatrix.cisco.com. Transceivers are sold separately.
How many C9200L-48PL-4G-E switches can you stack?
The C9200L-48PL-4G-E supports Cisco StackWise-80 stacking of up to eight members at 80 Gbps of stack bandwidth, using the C9200L-STACK-KIT stacking adapters and cable, which are ordered separately. It stacks only with other C9200L switches running the same Network Essentials license level, and it does not stack with C9200 modular-uplink switches, C9200CX compact switches, or any other Catalyst series.
What is the difference between the C9200L-48PL-4G-E and the C9200L-48P-4G-E?
Both are 48-port Gigabit switches with four 1G SFP uplinks and the Network Essentials license, and they differ in PoE budget. The 48PL-4G-E is a partial-PoE model with a 370 W budget (740 W with a second supply), so only a portion of its ports draw full 30 W PoE+ at once. The 48P-4G-E is a full-PoE model with a 740 W budget that a second supply raises to 1440 W, enough for all 48 ports at 30 W. Choose the 48P when every port must be powered simultaneously.
Does the C9200L-48PL-4G-E require a subscription to operate?
No. The switch runs on its included perpetual base license indefinitely. Under Cisco's ordering model, new switch orders include a term-based Cisco DNA or Cisco Catalyst software subscription of the same tier as the network license; that subscription unlocks Cisco Catalyst Center and cloud-managed features. When the subscription term ends, the switch continues operating on the perpetual base license capabilities after a reload.
Does the Cisco Catalyst 9200L replace an older switch?
Yes. Cisco's 2960-X migration guidance positions the Catalyst 9200L as the successor to the end-of-sale Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR access switches. Migrating from a 2960-X or 2960-XR to the C9200L-48PL-4G-E moves the access layer to Cisco IOS XE and adds StackWise-80 stacking and partial PoE+ on all 48 access ports. The C9200L cannot be stacked with 2960-X or 2960-XR switches, so a migration replaces the stack rather than extending it.
Is the C9200L-48PL-4G-E still current, and where is its lifecycle status published?
Network Devices Inc. sells the C9200L-48PL-4G-E as current, new, factory-sealed stock. Cisco publishes End-of-Sale and End-of-Life status for every Catalyst 9200 Series part number on its official End-of-Life and End-of-Sale Notices page for the series, which is the authoritative source for a specific SKU. Buyers standardizing on a platform for a multi-year refresh should confirm the current status there before ordering.
What condition is the C9200L-48PL-4G-E sold in, and what warranty applies?
The C9200L-48PL-4G-E is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by a Network Devices Inc. one-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.
